Awed by Israel, 2016 Republican hopeful Ben Carson pledges support

December 21, 2014 10:48 AM

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US would ‘have Israel’s back’ if he was president, says early conservative favorite, knocking Obama and calling Netanyahu ‘a great leader’

JERUSALEM (AP) — In his first visit to Israel, prospective Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said he is in awe of the Jewish state, inspired by its ancient holy sites, impressed by the resilience of people living in a perpetual conflict zone — and deeply disappointed in President Barack O...